Vincent van Gogh used thick swirls of paint in his work Starry Night. This technique is called . A) chiaroscuro
B) atmospheric painting
C) impasto
D) intaglio
E) symbolism

impasto

Explanation:

Impasto is a technique used in painting, where paint is laid on an area of the surface in very thick layers, usually thick enough that the brush or painting-knife strokes are visible. Paint can also be mixed right on the canvas. When dry, impasto provides texture; the paint appears to be coming out of the canvas.